What would happen to me in the event of the dominipede? I imagine there are 2 likely scenarios. I'll likely wind up dead or incarcerated by the federal govt. based on some kind of conspiracy to make mass terroristic threats. I can accept this. Sometimes, in order to safeguard the lives of others, one must place their own life in jeopardy. But regardless, dead or alive, I would become the target of one of the most aggressive smear campaigns ever conceived. This would be consistent with past occurrences where govt. shifts the blame in order to strengthen the case for collective deniability. When the truth becomes unpleasant or inconvenient... when the federal govt. and top officials feel threatened, it's likely they'll pursue an agenda focused on survival.
As I've stated, heaping the blame for all this one me, at least temporarily, seems like a probable course of action for the U.S. govt. However, with the existence, knowledge and exposure of this documentary to the entire U.S. Congress, that should prove unusually difficult. Still, I would anticipate a very hostile smear campaign. A narrative will quickly emerge. You'll hear words like atheist, home-grown terrorist, not married, childless, mentally ill, loner, recluse, or possibly just the opposite - had an obsession with being a hero, required vindication. Phrases like criminal history, troubled childhood, thief, vandal, gambler, a history of drug and alcohol abuse, angry, bitter, malcontent. "Person of interest" just won't cut it. You might hear that he was obsessed with stampedes and must have wanted it to happen just so he could say "I told you so." Unfortunately, I just have to be willing to accept this one. And I have. It comes with the territory. It's all part of the catch 22.
So be it. The dominipede is NOT about me, it's about an honest recognition of societal fundamentals and morally adapting to the directional future of humanity.
In the event of an AGS or worst case scenario dominipede, I'll never be able to convince some people that this whole thing wasn't my fault. I can't even fathom the demonization campaign (especially considering the timeline of this documentary and its content). I think most people would be expecting to see some kind of deranged manifesto. But my thoughts and writings are a lot more difficult to manage. After all, I wrote a book about all of this. And I wrote a blog with about 500 hundred entries since 2005. So there's a lot to sift through I guess. You'll have to make your own determination. I just ask that it's base your judgement on the entirety of my writings, not a 10 second snippet from the mainstream media. Unfortunately, in the event of the dominipede, I hardly think I'll get the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully, the seriousness of this documentary will help my cause.
When I started all of this, I knew there was an overwhelming possibility that my efforts would end in failure. I gave it all I could, but in the end it was just too tall an order. Even with the distribution of the documentary to every sitting member of Congress, I still think this issue will not see the light of day. It might be talked about behind closed doors, but my hunch is that NOTHING will be done until AFTER a tragedy takes place. This mindset needs to change. Humanity has to change.
I used to think of my opposition in terms of the U.S. government. Trying to superempower myself and devising an unusual method to coerce them into complying with my vision for protecting innocent lives. But the more deeply I became involved, the more I began to realize that the U.S. govt. wasn't really my sole opposition. They were just more of an instrument. My opponents were much stronger intangibles. Pride, fear, greed, paranoia, intransigence, the status quo, inevitability. As if the U.S. govt wasn't a big enough enemy to pick a fight with... LOL.
I did everything to the best of my abilities. I tried to do the best I could with the circumstances and the hand I was dealt. Could I have done some things better? Of course.
If you want a brief manifesto - you can use this... (OR totally refute the notion of a manifesto - you'll have to expend a little effort).
From the start, I've been adamant that at some point an AGS will occur. I know this based on common sense. That's what makes it so frustrating when nothing is being done about it. This whole thing is unusually complex but it all can be summed up in a sentence or two. A couple years ago, I concluded the general public had a right to know that if they receive a threat or panic inducing message on their cell phones while in a crowded setting, there's a very strong possibility the "threat" is fictitious. It's almost surely a hoax designed to create a stampede. In a pre-AGS world, the people simply don't know this. They have a fundamental human right to be afforded this knowledge. The individuals who were injured or died deserve better, whether it be 1 person or 1,000.
The federal government is aware of the potential for a dominipede and refuses to adequately protect its citizenry. In this case, providing them with vital information and situational awareness.
Monday, February 25, 2013
3,1 - the future (dominipede has occurred, statement & apology)
PERSONAL REACTION
I. Despite my effort to raise awareness, an artificially generated stampede has occurred. People are immediately going to ask the questions, "Why did this happen? Why couldn't it have been prevented?" That's probably why you're watching this documentary. I am not a religious person. The world has enough people that pray their lives away. Still, I'll offer a prayer, not to a God or some deity or anything like that, but more a prayer for the sake of humanity... I'll pray that it wasn't the dominipede... Unfortunately, every hunch, every fiber of my being tells me that it was - based on all the factors I've outlined, but especially the malicious intent progression and the generational warfare arguments regarding OODA loops, ease of transaction costs and significant rate of return.
Considering that we're talking about an event along the scale of 9/11, I think it's important to make a few predictions of how everything would unfold in the aftermath of the dominipede. Please realize that just being able to comprehend that there would one day be an AGS is NOT in itself some kind of extraordinary achievement. It was purely common sense. That's what makes this whole thing particularly frustrating. Everyone acknowledging the inevitability but refusing to act because it would be a break from conventional norms.
So I guess it all comes down to this. History will likely show that I was the only one either brave enough, or foolish/stupid enough, to make an issue out of all this. And in its aftermath, when the retribution issue is raised, another series of questions will be asked. "Who should be held accountable? Who do we blame?" And after the dust settles, "How do we move forward?"
Saf, what if it happens and you get blamed? After 2 years, I still don't have a satisfactory answer for that one. All I ask is that everyone explore the real truth. If you honestly take a look for it, you'll find it. But it is complex. You cannot summarize everything in a 15 second news sound-byte.
What if, by raising the issue, you put an idea in someone's head, and they make it happen. That's a question I often hear. I can't accept this at face value, because the idea itself could have been conceived by anyone. The viral blitzkrieg (if that's how it all transpires) is an incredibly generic concept. There's no sophisticated hack or ingenuous manipulation of text alerts systems. There's no reliance or breach of top secret documents or classified govt. information. Although the subject matter is unpleasant, all the points raised are grounded in common sense and readily available for public consumption. And while the subject is mostly taboo, the knowledge and understanding of the dominipede could be comprehended by an average teenager. So while this argument might sound reasonable, if you look at it objectively, it falls apart under serious scrutiny.
I. Despite my effort to raise awareness, an artificially generated stampede has occurred. People are immediately going to ask the questions, "Why did this happen? Why couldn't it have been prevented?" That's probably why you're watching this documentary. I am not a religious person. The world has enough people that pray their lives away. Still, I'll offer a prayer, not to a God or some deity or anything like that, but more a prayer for the sake of humanity... I'll pray that it wasn't the dominipede... Unfortunately, every hunch, every fiber of my being tells me that it was - based on all the factors I've outlined, but especially the malicious intent progression and the generational warfare arguments regarding OODA loops, ease of transaction costs and significant rate of return.
Considering that we're talking about an event along the scale of 9/11, I think it's important to make a few predictions of how everything would unfold in the aftermath of the dominipede. Please realize that just being able to comprehend that there would one day be an AGS is NOT in itself some kind of extraordinary achievement. It was purely common sense. That's what makes this whole thing particularly frustrating. Everyone acknowledging the inevitability but refusing to act because it would be a break from conventional norms.
So I guess it all comes down to this. History will likely show that I was the only one either brave enough, or foolish/stupid enough, to make an issue out of all this. And in its aftermath, when the retribution issue is raised, another series of questions will be asked. "Who should be held accountable? Who do we blame?" And after the dust settles, "How do we move forward?"
Saf, what if it happens and you get blamed? After 2 years, I still don't have a satisfactory answer for that one. All I ask is that everyone explore the real truth. If you honestly take a look for it, you'll find it. But it is complex. You cannot summarize everything in a 15 second news sound-byte.
What if, by raising the issue, you put an idea in someone's head, and they make it happen. That's a question I often hear. I can't accept this at face value, because the idea itself could have been conceived by anyone. The viral blitzkrieg (if that's how it all transpires) is an incredibly generic concept. There's no sophisticated hack or ingenuous manipulation of text alerts systems. There's no reliance or breach of top secret documents or classified govt. information. Although the subject matter is unpleasant, all the points raised are grounded in common sense and readily available for public consumption. And while the subject is mostly taboo, the knowledge and understanding of the dominipede could be comprehended by an average teenager. So while this argument might sound reasonable, if you look at it objectively, it falls apart under serious scrutiny.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
2,14 (Experiment #2, call for action)
VIII. Experiment #2
A. Moral imperative to superempower myself and expedite awareness regarding the AGS
B. Text of letter to Congress
Decision to do something nobody has ever done. Hold a private movie premiere with every member of Congress. On June X, I sent a Dominipede DVD to all 535 members of Congress. We'll see what happens. I will encourage them to take this issue directly to the President and implore him to take immediate action through executive order. People are often more compelled to act when they hear their own words.
video footage from Barack Obama's 2nd Inaugural speech (1-21-13)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2013/01/21/president-obama-delivers-his-second-inaugural-address
But we have always understood that when times change, so must we; that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges; that preserving our individual freedoms ultimately requires collective action. (6:34 - 6:52)
Progress does not compel us to settle century’s long debates about the role of government for all time, but it does require us to act in our time. (18:20 - 18:33)
For now, decisions are upon us and we cannot afford delay. (18:37 - 18:41)
If Barack Obama stalls or fails to act, I would implore political leadership to take immediate action within their own states and districts. Contact stadium and arena management and encourage them to implement a plan of their own. Everything starts with an awareness of the problem. An acknowledgment that the problem exists.
A. Moral imperative to superempower myself and expedite awareness regarding the AGS
B. Text of letter to Congress
Decision to do something nobody has ever done. Hold a private movie premiere with every member of Congress. On June X, I sent a Dominipede DVD to all 535 members of Congress. We'll see what happens. I will encourage them to take this issue directly to the President and implore him to take immediate action through executive order. People are often more compelled to act when they hear their own words.
video footage from Barack Obama's 2nd Inaugural speech (1-21-13)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2013/01/21/president-obama-delivers-his-second-inaugural-address
But we have always understood that when times change, so must we; that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges; that preserving our individual freedoms ultimately requires collective action. (6:34 - 6:52)
Progress does not compel us to settle century’s long debates about the role of government for all time, but it does require us to act in our time. (18:20 - 18:33)
For now, decisions are upon us and we cannot afford delay. (18:37 - 18:41)
If Barack Obama stalls or fails to act, I would implore political leadership to take immediate action within their own states and districts. Contact stadium and arena management and encourage them to implement a plan of their own. Everything starts with an awareness of the problem. An acknowledgment that the problem exists.
2,13 (Experiment #1 - book, meetings, letters, responses, analysis)
V. Timeline of my personal experiences. Experiment #1 - so here's what I decided to do.
A. Book (Sonofsaf: odd, oh biography)
book cover
published on the internet as a blog entry on 9-2-11
sonofsaf.com
U.S. copyright pic
Laid the groundwork and provided a written, substantive account of what my intentions were. I wrote and edited it mostly over the 2011 summer. The book was supposed to be about the AGS, but only one chapter would have made for a boring read, so I chose to embellish it with chapters on art, labor, leisure, music, people, politics, religion, sports and a promotional brochure. It's just an unusual autobiography filled with bizarre, but true stories. Easy 3 hour read. Unlike the majority of writers, I had no interest in trying to profit, so I just threw it up on the internet. There were also larger, more substantive moral issues regarding its content.
B. Meetings w/ Burgoyne & the FBI
(Interview with Burgoyne)
Explanation of meeting with Burgoyne (1-15-12). Interview. He told me he wished more people would take an interest in things like this.
Then, I went to the FBI on 2-22-12 (footage of shiny brand new building in a shattered, decrepit downtown Wheeling) and informed the field representative that I would be disseminating my concerns to the DHS, FCC, DOE and university leadership. He listened but seemed mostly indifferent. "What do you want me to do about this?" was the question he kept asking. I asked him "what will you be doing about this?" He responded, "when this meeting is over, I'll write a report covering our discussion and send it up the chain." "Can I get a copy?" His response... no. I ran into him months later at the annual Ogden 20K and informed him of my progress. Having just completed a challenging half marathon, he was in a great deal of pain and didn't have much to say. I would characterize his level of interest as slightly annoyed and somewhat standoffish. Curt but courteous.
C. Letters sent on March 1, 2012 (university leadership, DHS, FCC, DOE)
17 written responses in the time frame of March 1 > April 20, 2012
University of Cincinnati
University of Missouri
Clemson University
University of Virginia *
Virginia Tech *
Rutgers *
Eastern Michigan University *
University of Nebraska *
University of Southern California
San Jose State University *
University of Oregon
University of New Mexico
The Ohio State University
University of Washington *
Duke University
US Army West Point*
University of Georgia
* - denotes the use of my term "Artificially Generated Stampede."
Why would a distinguished, educated individual use the term AGS? A term he/she was completely unfamiliar with. The term "artificially generated stampede" is entirely my own. Chances are they reviewed the material and made a conscious decision to use that term. Even though no such term officially exists.
Phone calls from various people with a wide range of concerns. They all seemed concerned regarding the issues I had raised. They wanted to know what I knew. It's my opinion that they had never been exposed to the concept of the AGS.
Air Force & Dept. of Education responses
Why would the Superintendent Lt. General specifically praise me for having the "courage to step forward" and bring this matter to his attention? Likely because, from a military perspective, he understands the negative consequences of potential real world action.
Why did the DOE respond? It's my contention that this letter was never supposed to have been written, let alone sent. There exists a massive bureaucracy designed to protect those at the highest levels. Being physically briefed on every hypothetical is not going to happen, because if something unanticipated happens, guess who gets the blame. Guess which administration would be held accountable. Guess whose administration just went down the tubes. Don't underestimate the power of the "Bin Laden determined to strike in America" memo. The general population didn't handle that too well. I can guess they'd be even less receptive in the aftermath of the dominipede. You meant to tell me that everyone knew about this and nobody did ANYTHING??? Not only that, but they were purposely NOT informed. And it wouldn't have even cost them anything?
Why the DOE response - probably because they rarely deal with hypothetical national security issues, as does the FBI, FCC and DHS. Even still, the response was very far down the chain of leadership - certainly an attempt to insulate and/or shield the Secretary from inaction should an AGS occur on his watch. His official title speaks volumes.
The Dept. of Education does flex its muscle from time to time. Makes you wonder if they would fine a university in the event of a stampede. What constitutes the precise amount of time for "warning people in a timely fashion."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhd9B0JrmZM
CBS news (0:00 - :16)
D. Letters sent on April 20, 2012 (university leadership follow-up)
At this juncture, sensing the U.S. govt. would not take a legitimate proactive approach, I omitted them from future correspondence.
7 responses
University of Texas at El Paso
The Ohio State University
Clemson University
US Army West Point*
University of Virginia*
Penn State*
University of Wisconsin*
E. Letters sent on May 1, 2012 (ALL NFL owners, Roger Goodell, 6 auto racing reps)
no responses
observations - disappointment, especially in the face of the Atlanta owners meeting. An exact opposite course of action was set in motion, likely predicated on concerns about money and the fan experience, with no regard for safety. Talking points from the owners meeting.
F. Letters sent on June 20, 2012 (to the pool of 30 individuals who responded to my concerns)
2 responses
Virginia Tech*
The Ohio State University
3rd piece of correspondence from Gordon Gee, President of OSU. As an overseer of one of the biggest stadiums in the country, I applaud him taking a hands on approach. The only person to respond to ALL 3 of my letters.
G. Letters sent July 10, 2012 (directly elected representatives)
Erikka Storch meeting. Interview.
Senator Joe Manchin*
WV Dept. of Military Affairs and Public Safety (Joe Thornton) response
observations
VI. Observations about my letter writing campaign in its entirety
It took courage and integrity to respond to my letters. I applaud those who acted professionally as my concerns were difficult to comprehend and virtually impossible to adequately address. I imagine there were many who wanted to engage, but came to the conclusion that there words might someday come back to haunt them. They might have surmised it to be a fishing expedition. And they would have been correct. Please understand - those who decided to respond or contact me are worthy of great respect, not scorn or ridicule. This is a challenging issue. And trying to find a reasonable solution, results in other issues surfacing.
VII. moral imperative to make a documentary
Director of National Center for Sports Safety and Security Lou Marciani initiated contact. He was unfamiliar with the concept. He seemed focused on mitigation strategies. I tried to explain that this wasn't a good overriding strategy. Unless of course, you can execute that same strategy wherever there's a large crowd - at every rock concert, every state fair, political convention, megachurch, baseball game, arena event, etc. There is a place for mitigation, but it would have to work in tandem with a larger awareness campaign. He ultimately told me, "What you did was important. You did a good job in bringing this matter to everyone's attention. But in the end he said, "Well, there's only so much you can do. You can't solve all the world's problems." He said this because it's incredibly difficult to reprogram human behavior. And while I agree with that particular notion, it's my contention that we do not have a choice in the matter. The only moral choice is to be proactive. We must try.
I refuse to accept a defeatist mindset. In my mind, the dominipede is an unacceptable outcome along the scale of 9/11. Therefore, I have chosen to act. So here's what I have done...
A. Book (Sonofsaf: odd, oh biography)
book cover
published on the internet as a blog entry on 9-2-11
sonofsaf.com
U.S. copyright pic
Laid the groundwork and provided a written, substantive account of what my intentions were. I wrote and edited it mostly over the 2011 summer. The book was supposed to be about the AGS, but only one chapter would have made for a boring read, so I chose to embellish it with chapters on art, labor, leisure, music, people, politics, religion, sports and a promotional brochure. It's just an unusual autobiography filled with bizarre, but true stories. Easy 3 hour read. Unlike the majority of writers, I had no interest in trying to profit, so I just threw it up on the internet. There were also larger, more substantive moral issues regarding its content.
B. Meetings w/ Burgoyne & the FBI
(Interview with Burgoyne)
Explanation of meeting with Burgoyne (1-15-12). Interview. He told me he wished more people would take an interest in things like this.
Then, I went to the FBI on 2-22-12 (footage of shiny brand new building in a shattered, decrepit downtown Wheeling) and informed the field representative that I would be disseminating my concerns to the DHS, FCC, DOE and university leadership. He listened but seemed mostly indifferent. "What do you want me to do about this?" was the question he kept asking. I asked him "what will you be doing about this?" He responded, "when this meeting is over, I'll write a report covering our discussion and send it up the chain." "Can I get a copy?" His response... no. I ran into him months later at the annual Ogden 20K and informed him of my progress. Having just completed a challenging half marathon, he was in a great deal of pain and didn't have much to say. I would characterize his level of interest as slightly annoyed and somewhat standoffish. Curt but courteous.
C. Letters sent on March 1, 2012 (university leadership, DHS, FCC, DOE)
17 written responses in the time frame of March 1 > April 20, 2012
University of Cincinnati
University of Missouri
Clemson University
University of Virginia *
Virginia Tech *
Rutgers *
Eastern Michigan University *
University of Nebraska *
University of Southern California
San Jose State University *
University of Oregon
University of New Mexico
The Ohio State University
University of Washington *
Duke University
US Army West Point*
University of Georgia
* - denotes the use of my term "Artificially Generated Stampede."
Why would a distinguished, educated individual use the term AGS? A term he/she was completely unfamiliar with. The term "artificially generated stampede" is entirely my own. Chances are they reviewed the material and made a conscious decision to use that term. Even though no such term officially exists.
Phone calls from various people with a wide range of concerns. They all seemed concerned regarding the issues I had raised. They wanted to know what I knew. It's my opinion that they had never been exposed to the concept of the AGS.
Air Force & Dept. of Education responses
Why would the Superintendent Lt. General specifically praise me for having the "courage to step forward" and bring this matter to his attention? Likely because, from a military perspective, he understands the negative consequences of potential real world action.
Why did the DOE respond? It's my contention that this letter was never supposed to have been written, let alone sent. There exists a massive bureaucracy designed to protect those at the highest levels. Being physically briefed on every hypothetical is not going to happen, because if something unanticipated happens, guess who gets the blame. Guess which administration would be held accountable. Guess whose administration just went down the tubes. Don't underestimate the power of the "Bin Laden determined to strike in America" memo. The general population didn't handle that too well. I can guess they'd be even less receptive in the aftermath of the dominipede. You meant to tell me that everyone knew about this and nobody did ANYTHING??? Not only that, but they were purposely NOT informed. And it wouldn't have even cost them anything?
Why the DOE response - probably because they rarely deal with hypothetical national security issues, as does the FBI, FCC and DHS. Even still, the response was very far down the chain of leadership - certainly an attempt to insulate and/or shield the Secretary from inaction should an AGS occur on his watch. His official title speaks volumes.
The Dept. of Education does flex its muscle from time to time. Makes you wonder if they would fine a university in the event of a stampede. What constitutes the precise amount of time for "warning people in a timely fashion."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhd9B0JrmZM
CBS news (0:00 - :16)
D. Letters sent on April 20, 2012 (university leadership follow-up)
At this juncture, sensing the U.S. govt. would not take a legitimate proactive approach, I omitted them from future correspondence.
7 responses
University of Texas at El Paso
The Ohio State University
Clemson University
US Army West Point*
University of Virginia*
Penn State*
University of Wisconsin*
E. Letters sent on May 1, 2012 (ALL NFL owners, Roger Goodell, 6 auto racing reps)
no responses
observations - disappointment, especially in the face of the Atlanta owners meeting. An exact opposite course of action was set in motion, likely predicated on concerns about money and the fan experience, with no regard for safety. Talking points from the owners meeting.
On WiFi fan initiative:
The initiative is to get WiFi in all of our stadiums both for mobile devices including telephony. We want to make sure fans when they come into our stadiums don’t have to shut down – they can bring their devices. We want them to have access to the same amount of information, have access to our RedZone channel, have access to highlights, and be able to engage in social media including Fantasy Football. When you come to our stadiums, we want to make it a great experience. That is what it is about.
On how much that would cost and how expansive that would be:
That is the trick. We want to put it in all 31 stadiums. We want to make sure the same service is provided and the same technology is there for the fans. The costs vary from the different proposals we have. It is part of the reason we are looking for new technology partners that can help us address what I consider pretty complex problems.
On if it is realistic to expect it to be in for 2012:
No. It is possible we could get a stadium or two stadiums in, but it is a pretty big undertaking.
On if he would want them all to launch at the same time:
Not necessarily. We have talked about a pilot. We have talked about New Orleans – we are in New Orleans this year having the Super Bowl there. That might be a good start. But there are several teams that are very aggressive in this area that have some very good technology available in their stadiums. We are learning from that, and our fans are engaging with it, which is the best news for us.
Currently, there is one stadium operating with comprehensive wifi access. Gillette Stadium in Foxorough, MA. Expectations for wifi in all 31 stadiums by 2015 is the current objective. It's my contention that if you seek to put in place "the wifi-living room experience" for every ticketholder in every NFL stadium, with it comes a moral obligation to warn people of the potential downside.
F. Letters sent on June 20, 2012 (to the pool of 30 individuals who responded to my concerns)
2 responses
Virginia Tech*
The Ohio State University
3rd piece of correspondence from Gordon Gee, President of OSU. As an overseer of one of the biggest stadiums in the country, I applaud him taking a hands on approach. The only person to respond to ALL 3 of my letters.
G. Letters sent July 10, 2012 (directly elected representatives)
Erikka Storch meeting. Interview.
Senator Joe Manchin*
WV Dept. of Military Affairs and Public Safety (Joe Thornton) response
observations
VI. Observations about my letter writing campaign in its entirety
It took courage and integrity to respond to my letters. I applaud those who acted professionally as my concerns were difficult to comprehend and virtually impossible to adequately address. I imagine there were many who wanted to engage, but came to the conclusion that there words might someday come back to haunt them. They might have surmised it to be a fishing expedition. And they would have been correct. Please understand - those who decided to respond or contact me are worthy of great respect, not scorn or ridicule. This is a challenging issue. And trying to find a reasonable solution, results in other issues surfacing.
VII. moral imperative to make a documentary
Director of National Center for Sports Safety and Security Lou Marciani initiated contact. He was unfamiliar with the concept. He seemed focused on mitigation strategies. I tried to explain that this wasn't a good overriding strategy. Unless of course, you can execute that same strategy wherever there's a large crowd - at every rock concert, every state fair, political convention, megachurch, baseball game, arena event, etc. There is a place for mitigation, but it would have to work in tandem with a larger awareness campaign. He ultimately told me, "What you did was important. You did a good job in bringing this matter to everyone's attention. But in the end he said, "Well, there's only so much you can do. You can't solve all the world's problems." He said this because it's incredibly difficult to reprogram human behavior. And while I agree with that particular notion, it's my contention that we do not have a choice in the matter. The only moral choice is to be proactive. We must try.
I refuse to accept a defeatist mindset. In my mind, the dominipede is an unacceptable outcome along the scale of 9/11. Therefore, I have chosen to act. So here's what I have done...
Monday, February 11, 2013
2,12 (dominipede, scenarios, viral blitzkrieg, malicious intent, precedent)
IV. Theorizing of the Dominipede
Definition - a series of simultaneous human stampedes likely the result of a viral blitzkrieg
A. Potential scenarios. (College, pro, racing facility)
College football stadiums in the East Coast and midwest time zones would be particularly susceptible as there are a large number of overlapping, afternoon major home games. The Division 1 early schedule is purposely set to take advantage of lesser known opponents in some of the largest stadiums in the more congested parts of the US. But the 1 pm pro-slate of games represents the greatest concern. There are usually a minimum of 9 games that directly coincide. Also, a large scale auto racing event could easily be targeted in conjunction.
I have very serious reservations with regard to discussing projected injury and casualty figures. I would encourage you to look at other past stadium stampedes and extrapolate. Human beings are human beings. Some countries might have more more money to allocate and a greater preoccupation with public safety, but fear and panic are indigenous to everyone. Newer, professional stadiums are far more dangerous than most older college stadiums. Much steeper staircases, bolted plastic seats, more amenities and clutter. Tighter and more secure entrances and exits. Most outdoor stadiums have spiral, open air rotunda. This could result in people being forcibly lifted over the ledges and falling to their death. Racing facilities are a wild card as well. Harder to predict with the all-encompassing noise levels. This could certainly factor into adding to the level of confusion. Many wear ear protection, thus further augmenting the problem. A Nascar race in progress is in the 130-140 decibel range.
B. concern of the likelihood of a viral blitzkrieg (definition)
viral blitzkrieg definition - a bombardment and exponential spread of panic inducing messages via electronic social media platforms.
The viral blitzkrieg easily represents my greatest degree of concern. There is no necessity for professional hacking expertise or a sophisticated comprehension of telecommunications systems and the internet. Just simply overwhelm an entire region with panic inducing messages. Text messages, emails, social media, robocalls, retweets. Sent to employees in the media (particularly news reporters), individuals in radio and print media, high profile local individuals, celebrities and politicians, stadium employees and first responders such as police and firefighters. People in these occupations have a greater tendency to utilize smart phones. You'd be putting bomb threat evacuation protocol in the hands of the general public. These people should not be in a position to make critical decisions. Their reactions would unknowingly become a course OF ACTION. Remember, the dominipede is an event that unfolds in REAL-TIME, in the REAL-WORLD. Furthermore, think of what would happen if two or more stampedes unfolded in real-time. Think of the reaction from the public at-large witnessing this unusual phenomenon on live television. Their likely response would be to alert friends and family in other stadiums. Their message would be simple. Something is terribly wrong. Get out of there now. There isn't a do-over. There is no second chance. An electronic retraction would be of little comfort to the victims - we've seen these things play out in the televised media especially in the last decade.
Gabby Giffords has been pronounced dead.
CONFIRMED: Rep. Giffords & 6 others shot dead!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fkRXzxobic
:00 - :12 - (we have reliable sources on capitol hill and NPR that she has died)
:54 - :56 - (Gabby Giffords is dead)
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returns to the house
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMnXCuKn94
9:09 - 9:22 (Nancy Pelosi commenting about the courage and return of Gabby Giffords)
Gabrielle Giffords Speaks at Senate Judiciary Hearing on Gun Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqzcu2mGoc
The time is now. You must act.
1:18 - 1:24
As we all discovered, there's a big difference between being alive (reentering the halls of Congress, date) and being dead (Breaking News - Giffords has died, date). But in this day and age, there's a rush to get the story first, at any cost. When news unfolds in real time, people make mistakes.
Gore beats Bush - 2000 election night, excerpt from the movie Recount
CNN Supreme Court overturns Obamacare
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/416046/june-28-2012/cable-news-gaffe-on-obamacare-supreme-court-ruling
Cable News Gaffe on Obamacare Supreme Court Ruling
The Colbert Report - 2012 - 28 - 06 - Video Clip, Comedy Central
:50 - 1:30
We've seen the big screw ups.
After all, you can always issue an apology later. There once was a time when a journalistic source would feel great shame over releasing false information. Nowadays, you just get a little blip apology. At least in the print media (Dewey Beats Truman),
if its a big one, you get a retraction... the next day.
Now imagine a scenario when they're not even trying to discern the truth, they're simply reporting what is transpiring. They're simply broadcasting the news. If a dominipede occurs, you would witness the images unfold in real-time. The facts and information, the complexity overload, causes and impetus surrounding the event would prove largely irrelevant. The live broadcasts would unintentionally serve as an expedited weapons delivery system. And for one moment, imagine the dynamic if tens of thousands of different cell phones are ringing and vibrating... and people are reacting. All of a sudden, everyone simultaneously receiving panic laden information.
There seems to be this outdated 1950's-like understanding of evacuation protocol. It assumes that the person issuing the threat will CALL it in DIRECTLY to the source. That's a very obsolete way to approach emergency evacuation protocol in this day and age. If you think about it, it's the modern day equivalent of children hiding under their desks during a nuclear attack.
Duck & Cover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXntRJk7wCQ
3:05 - 3:18 (explanation of duck and cover in the event of an atomic bomb)
3:29 - 3:33 (2 kinds of attack, with warning & without warning)
6:12 - 6:15 ("it's a bomb" - duck and cover footage)
6:49 - 6:54 (atta boy, Tony. That flash means act fact)
7:29 - 7:32 (school bus duck and cover)
7:49 - 7:52 (picnic lunch duck and cover)
8:47 - 8:52 (kids in the hallway, "you're on your own")
There's an unwillingness to discuss the indiscussable. There's the same mentality, same disconnect with stuff that happened a half century ago.
Military theorist John Boyd is recognized as the founder of OODA (observe, orient, decide, act) loops.
OODA loops are everywhere - counterinsurgency strategies, in business, whether to go to the movies or stay at home, the decision to watch this dvd.
When OODA loop are severely compromised or nullified, that's really what makes a terrorist attack successful.
And these days, everything unfolds as breaking news (a second snippet thunder/lightning snippet)
C. likelihood of malicious intent progression
If a group or individual was intent on deliberately executing an AGS, they would likely gravitate toward the dominipede. I think it's obvious that someone with this type of insidious, malicious intent would seek to inflict the heavy casualties. It's called maximum impact or getting the most "bang for your buck." It's the same reason our country builds more powerful bombs
BLU - 82 Daisy Cutter
Daisy Cutter -- Extermination on the move
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiP7-HBHwPc
:45 - :50
Or the infamous bunker buster bombs you might have heard about that would neutralize Iran's underground nuclear facilities.
Bunker Buster bomb
Bunker Buster Bomb in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuniKsBxZ10
:00 - :08 (explosion)
:22 - :24 (the result)
If you think about it, it's the same reason a suicide bomber will cover himself with rat poison and nails. Making the matter considerably worse, in the case of the dominipede, money and death are not determining factors or considerations for the individuals(s) executing the attack.
D. Precedent
Society does not remain stagnant. 9/11 set a precedent. Everyone always knew that planes could be used to attack large buildings, but until that moment, humanity thought of hijacking in terms of demanding ransom or airing a grievance. That quickly changed. Humanity already knows that cell phone messages can create a panic. And it has already transpired countless times, but we haven't yet experienced that calamitous tipping point.
But I refuse to accept the retroactive mindset. This time, the stakes are way too high. People do not have to needlessly die in order for the government to act. With regard to the dominipede, it's necessary to break with the traditional big government retroactive approach because the potential result, the dominipede, is cataclysmic. We must set a new precedent.
Definition - a series of simultaneous human stampedes likely the result of a viral blitzkrieg
A. Potential scenarios. (College, pro, racing facility)
College football stadiums in the East Coast and midwest time zones would be particularly susceptible as there are a large number of overlapping, afternoon major home games. The Division 1 early schedule is purposely set to take advantage of lesser known opponents in some of the largest stadiums in the more congested parts of the US. But the 1 pm pro-slate of games represents the greatest concern. There are usually a minimum of 9 games that directly coincide. Also, a large scale auto racing event could easily be targeted in conjunction.
I have very serious reservations with regard to discussing projected injury and casualty figures. I would encourage you to look at other past stadium stampedes and extrapolate. Human beings are human beings. Some countries might have more more money to allocate and a greater preoccupation with public safety, but fear and panic are indigenous to everyone. Newer, professional stadiums are far more dangerous than most older college stadiums. Much steeper staircases, bolted plastic seats, more amenities and clutter. Tighter and more secure entrances and exits. Most outdoor stadiums have spiral, open air rotunda. This could result in people being forcibly lifted over the ledges and falling to their death. Racing facilities are a wild card as well. Harder to predict with the all-encompassing noise levels. This could certainly factor into adding to the level of confusion. Many wear ear protection, thus further augmenting the problem. A Nascar race in progress is in the 130-140 decibel range.
B. concern of the likelihood of a viral blitzkrieg (definition)
viral blitzkrieg definition - a bombardment and exponential spread of panic inducing messages via electronic social media platforms.
The viral blitzkrieg easily represents my greatest degree of concern. There is no necessity for professional hacking expertise or a sophisticated comprehension of telecommunications systems and the internet. Just simply overwhelm an entire region with panic inducing messages. Text messages, emails, social media, robocalls, retweets. Sent to employees in the media (particularly news reporters), individuals in radio and print media, high profile local individuals, celebrities and politicians, stadium employees and first responders such as police and firefighters. People in these occupations have a greater tendency to utilize smart phones. You'd be putting bomb threat evacuation protocol in the hands of the general public. These people should not be in a position to make critical decisions. Their reactions would unknowingly become a course OF ACTION. Remember, the dominipede is an event that unfolds in REAL-TIME, in the REAL-WORLD. Furthermore, think of what would happen if two or more stampedes unfolded in real-time. Think of the reaction from the public at-large witnessing this unusual phenomenon on live television. Their likely response would be to alert friends and family in other stadiums. Their message would be simple. Something is terribly wrong. Get out of there now. There isn't a do-over. There is no second chance. An electronic retraction would be of little comfort to the victims - we've seen these things play out in the televised media especially in the last decade.
Gabby Giffords has been pronounced dead.
CONFIRMED: Rep. Giffords & 6 others shot dead!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fkRXzxobic
:00 - :12 - (we have reliable sources on capitol hill and NPR that she has died)
:54 - :56 - (Gabby Giffords is dead)
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returns to the house
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMnXCuKn94
9:09 - 9:22 (Nancy Pelosi commenting about the courage and return of Gabby Giffords)
Gabrielle Giffords Speaks at Senate Judiciary Hearing on Gun Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQqzcu2mGoc
The time is now. You must act.
1:18 - 1:24
As we all discovered, there's a big difference between being alive (reentering the halls of Congress, date) and being dead (Breaking News - Giffords has died, date). But in this day and age, there's a rush to get the story first, at any cost. When news unfolds in real time, people make mistakes.
Gore beats Bush - 2000 election night, excerpt from the movie Recount
CNN Supreme Court overturns Obamacare
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/416046/june-28-2012/cable-news-gaffe-on-obamacare-supreme-court-ruling
Cable News Gaffe on Obamacare Supreme Court Ruling
The Colbert Report - 2012 - 28 - 06 - Video Clip, Comedy Central
:50 - 1:30
We've seen the big screw ups.
After all, you can always issue an apology later. There once was a time when a journalistic source would feel great shame over releasing false information. Nowadays, you just get a little blip apology. At least in the print media (Dewey Beats Truman),
if its a big one, you get a retraction... the next day.
Now imagine a scenario when they're not even trying to discern the truth, they're simply reporting what is transpiring. They're simply broadcasting the news. If a dominipede occurs, you would witness the images unfold in real-time. The facts and information, the complexity overload, causes and impetus surrounding the event would prove largely irrelevant. The live broadcasts would unintentionally serve as an expedited weapons delivery system. And for one moment, imagine the dynamic if tens of thousands of different cell phones are ringing and vibrating... and people are reacting. All of a sudden, everyone simultaneously receiving panic laden information.
There seems to be this outdated 1950's-like understanding of evacuation protocol. It assumes that the person issuing the threat will CALL it in DIRECTLY to the source. That's a very obsolete way to approach emergency evacuation protocol in this day and age. If you think about it, it's the modern day equivalent of children hiding under their desks during a nuclear attack.
Duck & Cover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXntRJk7wCQ
3:05 - 3:18 (explanation of duck and cover in the event of an atomic bomb)
3:29 - 3:33 (2 kinds of attack, with warning & without warning)
6:12 - 6:15 ("it's a bomb" - duck and cover footage)
6:49 - 6:54 (atta boy, Tony. That flash means act fact)
7:29 - 7:32 (school bus duck and cover)
7:49 - 7:52 (picnic lunch duck and cover)
8:47 - 8:52 (kids in the hallway, "you're on your own")
There's an unwillingness to discuss the indiscussable. There's the same mentality, same disconnect with stuff that happened a half century ago.
Military theorist John Boyd is recognized as the founder of OODA (observe, orient, decide, act) loops.
OODA loops are everywhere - counterinsurgency strategies, in business, whether to go to the movies or stay at home, the decision to watch this dvd.
When OODA loop are severely compromised or nullified, that's really what makes a terrorist attack successful.
And these days, everything unfolds as breaking news (a second snippet thunder/lightning snippet)
C. likelihood of malicious intent progression
If a group or individual was intent on deliberately executing an AGS, they would likely gravitate toward the dominipede. I think it's obvious that someone with this type of insidious, malicious intent would seek to inflict the heavy casualties. It's called maximum impact or getting the most "bang for your buck." It's the same reason our country builds more powerful bombs
BLU - 82 Daisy Cutter
Daisy Cutter -- Extermination on the move
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiP7-HBHwPc
:45 - :50
Or the infamous bunker buster bombs you might have heard about that would neutralize Iran's underground nuclear facilities.
Bunker Buster bomb
Bunker Buster Bomb in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuniKsBxZ10
:00 - :08 (explosion)
:22 - :24 (the result)
If you think about it, it's the same reason a suicide bomber will cover himself with rat poison and nails. Making the matter considerably worse, in the case of the dominipede, money and death are not determining factors or considerations for the individuals(s) executing the attack.
D. Precedent
Society does not remain stagnant. 9/11 set a precedent. Everyone always knew that planes could be used to attack large buildings, but until that moment, humanity thought of hijacking in terms of demanding ransom or airing a grievance. That quickly changed. Humanity already knows that cell phone messages can create a panic. And it has already transpired countless times, but we haven't yet experienced that calamitous tipping point.
But I refuse to accept the retroactive mindset. This time, the stakes are way too high. People do not have to needlessly die in order for the government to act. With regard to the dominipede, it's necessary to break with the traditional big government retroactive approach because the potential result, the dominipede, is cataclysmic. We must set a new precedent.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
2,11 (cell phone culture)
G. The cell phone culture:
I just sent myself a Woof (The Office)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wfG8ngFvPk
:00 - :33
When mentioning the other triggers, I neglected to state the most obvious. Neglected to mention the utter reliance and addiction to cell phones and cellular technology. The culture. (cell phone zombie apocalypse). Likely to get worse. Seems to be trending in that direction. Greater interconnectedness, not less.
2,10 (ineffectiveness of government)
F. Ineffectiveness of govt. in dealing with the problem:
2008 Homeland security doc on stadium evacuation.
Misspellings and obsession with non-issues. Basically 77 pages of stating the painfully obvious. Outlining every potential problem imaginable, including "mayonaise" left out in the sun at the "concessation" stand. Every issue including the "Accidential" release of chemical, radiological and biological weapons. Shouldn't these be classified as intentional. Everything seems to be on the table except the most pressing one, the potential for stampedes and the evisceration of emergency evacuation protocol. Then again, that would likely open up a can of worms. It would necessitate exploring more challenging concepts and result in a much longer report. And most important, it's an admission of a problem that requires a universal solution.
It would also seem that there may be a reluctance to confront this issue directly for fear of being accused of trying to stoke a culture of fear and paranoia. Many claim the United States government is drifting toward a police state. Such a decision, could be interpreted by the general public as a move in that direction. There could very well be a public outcry, and if there was, it would be understandable. But considering what's at stake, I believe this to be a reasonable from a cost/benefit perspective.
2008 Homeland security doc on stadium evacuation.
Misspellings and obsession with non-issues. Basically 77 pages of stating the painfully obvious. Outlining every potential problem imaginable, including "mayonaise" left out in the sun at the "concessation" stand. Every issue including the "Accidential" release of chemical, radiological and biological weapons. Shouldn't these be classified as intentional. Everything seems to be on the table except the most pressing one, the potential for stampedes and the evisceration of emergency evacuation protocol. Then again, that would likely open up a can of worms. It would necessitate exploring more challenging concepts and result in a much longer report. And most important, it's an admission of a problem that requires a universal solution.
It would also seem that there may be a reluctance to confront this issue directly for fear of being accused of trying to stoke a culture of fear and paranoia. Many claim the United States government is drifting toward a police state. Such a decision, could be interpreted by the general public as a move in that direction. There could very well be a public outcry, and if there was, it would be understandable. But considering what's at stake, I believe this to be a reasonable from a cost/benefit perspective.
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